Which Statement About the Fixation of Atmospheric Nitrogen (N₂) into NH₃

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into NH₃ by living cells is FALSE?

• A) It involves the transfer of eight electrons per mol of N₂.
• B) It occurs in certain microorganisms, but not in humans.
• C) It requires a source of electrons, normally ferredoxin.
• D) It requires one ATP per mol of N₂ fixed.
• E) It requires two key protein components, each containing iron.

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